The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Cheltenham, England

July 22, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Cheltenham was just your average, sleepy town until the discovery of a spring in 1716, after which it became Britain's most popular spa town. (Like Palm Springs without the casinos.) Local Cheltonians have a reputation for being wealthy and respectable, and a walk along the Promenade will give you a first-class view of their wonderful houses, shops and gardens. After taking in the waters at the Pittville Pump Room (great name for a spa), check out the Art Gallery and Museum to learn about the social history of Cheltenham.
Restaurants in Cheltenham

1. Earl's & Co.

19 Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HE England +44 1242 257653 [email protected] http://www.earlsandco.co.uk
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5.0 based on 305 reviews

Earl's & Co.

A Traditional Barbers with a Whisky Bar and Lounge, a Champagne Nail Bar and Massage Studio! Earl's & Co. is set in a three storey Regency building on Cheltenham's Regent Street. Offering Wet Shaves, Haircuts, Manicures, Pedicures, Shellac, Massage and more! A complimentary Champagne or Whisky with every treatment!

Reviewed By TravellingSheep12

I have been coming here for several years for a range of different treatments and every time I am warmly greeted by a member of staff, enjoy the fizz and always leave feeling rejuvenated. Today my facial treatment with Jess was outstanding in every way. Her highly professional, yet welcoming manner, ensured I felt relaxed from the outset, her skilful massage and delightful products lifted my spirits on a dull January day. Thank you so much, Val.

2. Tonic Cheltenham

33 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham GL50 2AE England +44 1242 260425 [email protected] http://www.tonic-cheltenham.com
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5.0 based on 332 reviews

Tonic Cheltenham

Tonic is a beauty salon set in the beautiful Suffolks area of Cheltenham. Just outside the main centre, free parking is available on street. We are a beauty salon that offer both beauty and spa treatments to an exceptional standard. We take pride in our salon, and focus on providing the best possible experience for our clients. We look forward to welcoming you! Please do have a look at our website for information on treatments, and read our reviews to get a feel for how we operate. We are happy to accept bookings for couples, friends and parties too! We have capacity for two manicures, 2 pedicures and 2+massages to be completed simultaneously. The products we use include: Lycon Wax, CND, Mavala, Yon Ka, Aromaworks We have reopened since the Covid-19 lockdown and are operating in a Covid-19 Secure way, with your safety at the heart of what we do.

Reviewed By cb261998 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Never been to Tonic before and was really impressed. The salon is beautiful and all the staff were really friendly. I had an amazing Swedish massage with Candice, she was really nice, professional and made me feel welcomed and relaxed. I'm looking forward to booking my next treatment soon.

3. Brewerism Brewery Tours

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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Brewerism Brewery Tours

Brewerism Brewery Tours guided tours of microbreweries and pubs around Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. We work with brilliant independent businesses to provide our guests with a great experience exploring the local beer scene. Our tours are fun and informative: you'll learn about the brewing and beer industry and taste a wide range of interesting and delicious styles of beer. Each tour includes three stops at unique venues, samples of beer at each stop, and a snack along the way. Your guide is a friendly beer expert who will guide your tastings and share some fun beery facts. A great way to spend an afternoon! Our tours are great for groups - we offer a 10% discount for bookings of 10+ people on our public tours, or we can organise bespoke itineraries to suit your preferences. Join us to taste the best of the Southwest, support brilliant small businesses and have a great afternoon out.

4. SimAir737

Aviation House, Hangar SE2A Gloucestershire Airport, Cheltenham GL51 6SR England +44 1452 238011 [email protected] https://www.simair737.com/
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5.0 based on 195 reviews

SimAir737

SimAir737 Flight Simulators. Experience the thrill of flying the big jets in our newly upgraded B737-800 full sized simulator with 180 degree panoramic views. Fly out of Gloucestershire Airport to over 25,000 destinations worldwide guided by our professional instructors. Why not bring your friends and family to sit in the cabin seats to watch you fly. Refreshments available in our comfortable departure lounge and in the Aviator Pub on the airport. A fantastic experience for all the family.

Reviewed By emptynet

My son got a lesson as a generous birthday present from a family friend, and I was so jealous I booked one for myself the same day! Christina was our instructor, and helped me choose a "beginner" route from Glasgow to Belfast. I did the taxiing, the takeoff, the approach to Belfast and the landing, all in 45 minutes including a very thorough briefing. My son was less choosy (and more cheeky!) so Christina recommended a more "interesting" route - Innsbruck to Salzburg. As you can see in the pictures that meant a mountain to avoid on takeoff and a valley to fly through for the landing. Exciting and we did have to make one go-around but my son nailed the landing and declared it was "more fun than [he] expected it would be".

5. Sibling Distillery

London Road Dowdeswell Park, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6UT England +44 1242 692556 [email protected] http://www.siblingdistillery.com
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Sibling Distillery

Sibling Distillery is a family-run gin distillery started by four young siblings who grew up in their family brewery. Since launching in June 2014 the distillery has gained notoriety by being one of the only distilleries in the country to make their own spirits from start to finish, with no neutral spirit or mass produced base. Come and meet the siblings for a tour and tasting.

Reviewed By jeanines217 - Stonehouse, United Kingdom

What an amazing distillery, free flowing g and t,tasters of all their guns, lovely nibbles, they were very knowledgeable, certainly knew their line of business, highly recommended

6. Escape Rooms Cheltenham

52 Winchcombe Street Inside Create on the Square, Cheltenham GL52 2ND England +44 7942 703393 [email protected] http://escaperoomscheltenham.co.uk
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Escape Rooms Cheltenham

Escape Rooms Cheltenham runs real life pop up escape game events. Each scenario will pop up for a limited time only, and once it's gone, it's gone! Gather your friends, family and colleagues, and see if you can follow the clues and solve the puzzles to escape before your time runs out!

Reviewed By AnnabelFromShropshir

Good fun escape room, help on offer if needed, enjoyed the puzzles and we escaped! Recommend for groups or families and suitable for children

7. Deya Brewing Company

Unit 34 Lansdown Industrial Estate Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 8PL England +44 1242 269189 [email protected] http://deyabrewing.com/
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Deya Brewing Company

DEYA Brewing Company was founded on a passion for outstanding beer and with the vision to create fresh, intense, delicious beers. Our predominant focus is on soft, hoppy beers and on-site retail through our taproom. As a company, we are dedicated to creating the best possible working environment for our staff, the most delicious beers and a welcoming, fun, warm atmosphere at our taproom. Our Taproom is situated onsite at the brewery where you'll find the freshest, tastiest DEYA beers on draft and in cans. Our cans are retailed direct from our cold store (where they are stored). Alongside our beer, we serve soft drinks, wine, cold snacks and have merchandise available to purchase. The newest beer releases will always be released for sale in our taproom first, before being released online.

Reviewed By TravelingFoodie1976 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Fantastic beer, casual environment with constantly changing street food. We had the Steady Rolling Man - EPIC!

8. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

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4.5 based on 1,481 reviews

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is a heritage railway over 14 miles (23km) long in the beautiful English Cotswolds. Visit the GWSR stations at Broadway (postcode WR12 7DF), Toddington (postcode GL54 5DT), Winchcombe (GL54 5LD), or Cheltenham Racecourse (GL50 4SH). Free parking, and there is so much to do in addition to riding on the heritage trains. There are authentic Great Western Railway stations and well-stocked shops. Catering options include on-train buffet cars, Broadway Station Refreshment Room, 1950s themed Coffee Pot Cafe at Winchcombe Station and the Flag & Whistle Restaurant at Toddington Station. There is a model railway coach and Discovery Coach at Winchcombe Station, whilst at Toddington there is a self-guided heritage trail, a children’s play area, a have-a-go signalbox and a locomotive yard viewing area. Check out our website to see the operating days, the train times and the range of this year's special events, both for enthusiasts and for children.

9. Everyman Theatre

Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ England +44 1242 572573 http://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 462 reviews

Everyman Theatre

Reviewed By buzz7763 - Lydney, United Kingdom

Great evening at the everyman, lovely venue and, friendly staff. So easy to park by, we walked down a few steps and we were in the theatre. We were front row of the upper circle, right in the middle, so we had a great view of the stage. Al Murray was very entertaining, and the chandelier was impressive ???? my son had an ice cream which was £3 and very small, but all in all a great evening

10. Cheltenham Playhouse

47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7HG England +44 1242 522852 http://www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Cheltenham Playhouse

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